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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.53, 943.19 and 384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.53, 943.19 and 384.74 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.53 : 943.19 = 384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.53/943.19 = 384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.53x = 943.19 × 384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.53x = 362,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,879.82/683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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